2009 Chevrolet Lacetti vs. 2010 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2010 Kia Cee'd is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2010 Kia Cee'd. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 83 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Kia Cee'd (255 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Lacetti | 2010 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Lacetti | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.6 mm | 77.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 194 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 11.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1367 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 53 L |
